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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,230.59, 43,098.57 and 17,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,230.59, 43,098.57 and 17,083.13 is: 23,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,230.59 : 43,098.57 = 17,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,230.59/43,098.57 = 17,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,230.59x = 43,098.57 × 17,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,230.59x = 736,258,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,258,258.63/31,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.91

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