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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,263.35, 43,143.42 and 17,116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,263.35, 43,143.42 and 17,116.19 is: 23,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,263.35 : 43,143.42 = 17,116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,263.35/43,143.42 = 17,116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,263.35x = 43,143.42 × 17,116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,263.35x = 738,450,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,450,855.85/31,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.34

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