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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.90, 24,246.81 and 9,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.90, 24,246.81 and 9,611.54 is: 13,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.90 : 24,246.81 = 9,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.90/24,246.81 = 9,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.90x = 24,246.81 × 9,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.90x = 233,049,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,049,184.19/17,570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.36

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