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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.91, 24,247.50 and 9,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.91, 24,247.50 and 9,613.26 is: 13,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.91 : 24,247.50 = 9,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.91/24,247.50 = 9,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.91x = 24,247.50 × 9,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.91x = 233,097,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,097,521.85/17,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.10

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