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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.98, 24,247.92 and 9,613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.98, 24,247.92 and 9,613.19 is: 13,266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.98 : 24,247.92 = 9,613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.98/24,247.92 = 9,613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.98x = 24,247.92 × 9,613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.98x = 233,099,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,099,822.34/17,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.18

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