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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,153.92, 42,992.28 and 17,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,153.92, 42,992.28 and 17,006.84 is: 23,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,153.92 : 42,992.28 = 17,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,153.92/42,992.28 = 17,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,153.92x = 42,992.28 × 17,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,153.92x = 731,162,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,162,827.20/31,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.37

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