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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,309.56, 43,206.86 and 17,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,309.56, 43,206.86 and 17,162.33 is: 23,683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,309.56 : 43,206.86 = 17,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,309.56/43,206.86 = 17,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,309.56x = 43,206.86 × 17,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,309.56x = 741,530,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,530,216.46/31,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,683.83

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