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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,161.84, 43,003.14 and 17,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,161.84, 43,003.14 and 17,014.68 is: 23,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,161.84 : 43,003.14 = 17,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,161.84/43,003.14 = 17,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,161.84x = 43,003.14 × 17,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,161.84x = 731,684,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,684,666.10/31,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.15

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