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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,170.23, 43,014.69 and 17,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,170.23, 43,014.69 and 17,023.07 is: 23,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,170.23 : 43,014.69 = 17,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,170.23/43,014.69 = 17,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,170.23x = 43,014.69 × 17,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,170.23x = 732,242,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,242,078.90/31,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,491.71

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