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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,293.63, 43,184.97 and 17,146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,293.63, 43,184.97 and 17,146.17 is: 23,661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,293.63 : 43,184.97 = 17,146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,293.63/43,184.97 = 17,146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,293.63x = 43,184.97 × 17,146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,293.63x = 740,456,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,456,837.06/31,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,661.58

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