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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.94, 24,247.76 and 9,613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.94, 24,247.76 and 9,613.23 is: 13,266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.94 : 24,247.76 = 9,613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.94/24,247.76 = 9,613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.94x = 24,247.76 × 9,613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.94x = 233,099,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,099,245.80/17,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.18

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