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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,253.92, 43,130.39 and 17,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,253.92, 43,130.39 and 17,106.75 is: 23,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,253.92 : 43,130.39 = 17,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,253.92/43,130.39 = 17,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,253.92x = 43,130.39 × 17,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,253.92x = 737,820,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,820,713.60/31,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.30

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