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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,223.27, 43,087.24 and 17,075.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,223.27, 43,087.24 and 17,075.81 is: 23,564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,223.27 : 43,087.24 = 17,075.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,223.27/43,087.24 = 17,075.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,223.27x = 43,087.24 × 17,075.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,223.27x = 735,749,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,749,652.73/31,223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,564.14

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