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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,293.56, 43,186.03 and 17,147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,293.56, 43,186.03 and 17,147.32 is: 23,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,293.56 : 43,186.03 = 17,147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,293.56/43,186.03 = 17,147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,293.56x = 43,186.03 × 17,147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,293.56x = 740,524,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,524,525.11/31,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.80

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