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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,164.65, 43,010.90 and 17,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,164.65, 43,010.90 and 17,553.14 is: 24,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,164.65 : 43,010.90 = 17,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,164.65/43,010.90 = 17,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,164.65x = 43,010.90 × 17,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,164.65x = 754,976,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,976,178.05/31,164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.41

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