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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,294.65, 43,186.05 and 17,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,294.65, 43,186.05 and 17,147.19 is: 23,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,294.65 : 43,186.05 = 17,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,294.65/43,186.05 = 17,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,294.65x = 43,186.05 × 17,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,294.65x = 740,519,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,519,404.70/31,294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,662.81

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