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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,222.17, 43,086.60 and 17,074.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,222.17, 43,086.60 and 17,074.98 is: 23,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,222.17 : 43,086.60 = 17,074.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,222.17/43,086.60 = 17,074.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,222.17x = 43,086.60 × 17,074.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,222.17x = 735,702,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,702,833.27/31,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,563.48

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