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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,253.63, 43,130.41 and 17,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,253.63, 43,130.41 and 17,106.17 is: 23,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,253.63 : 43,130.41 = 17,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,253.63/43,130.41 = 17,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,253.63x = 43,130.41 × 17,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,253.63x = 737,795,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,795,867.21/31,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.73

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