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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,163.63, 43,006.28 and 17,016.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,163.63, 43,006.28 and 17,016.53 is: 23,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,163.63 : 43,006.28 = 17,016.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,163.63/43,006.28 = 17,016.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,163.63x = 43,006.28 × 17,016.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,163.63x = 731,817,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,817,353.69/31,163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,483.06

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