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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,217.67, 43,084.35 and 17,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,217.67, 43,084.35 and 17,793.75 is: 24,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,217.67 : 43,084.35 = 17,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,217.67/43,084.35 = 17,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,217.67x = 43,084.35 × 17,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,217.67x = 766,632,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,632,152.81/31,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.64

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