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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.87, 24,262.58 and 12,550.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.87, 24,262.58 and 12,550.49 is: 17,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.87 : 24,262.58 = 12,550.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.87/24,262.58 = 12,550.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.87x = 24,262.58 × 12,550.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.87x = 304,507,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,507,204.91/17,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.23

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