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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,262.52, 43,143.33 and 17,115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,262.52, 43,143.33 and 17,115.66 is: 23,620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,262.52 : 43,143.33 = 17,115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,262.52/43,143.33 = 17,115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,262.52x = 43,143.33 × 17,115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,262.52x = 738,426,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,426,567.55/31,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.19

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