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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,230.99, 43,098.69 and 17,083.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,230.99, 43,098.69 and 17,083.83 is: 23,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,230.99 : 43,098.69 = 17,083.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,230.99/43,098.69 = 17,083.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,230.99x = 43,098.69 × 17,083.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,230.99x = 736,290,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,290,693.18/31,230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.64

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