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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.83, 24,247.33 and 9,613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.83, 24,247.33 and 9,613.12 is: 13,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.83 : 24,247.33 = 9,613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.83/24,247.33 = 9,613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.83x = 24,247.33 × 9,613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.83x = 233,092,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,092,553.59/17,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.88

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