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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,302, 43,197.17 and 17,155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,302, 43,197.17 and 17,155.35 is: 23,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,302 : 43,197.17 = 17,155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,302/43,197.17 = 17,155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,302x = 43,197.17 × 17,155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,302x = 741,062,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,062,484.58/31,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,674.60

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