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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,284.20, 43,171.98 and 16,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,284.20, 43,171.98 and 16,943.70 is: 23,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,284.20 : 43,171.98 = 16,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,284.20/43,171.98 = 16,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,284.20x = 43,171.98 × 16,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,284.20x = 731,493,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,493,144.96/31,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.19

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