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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,309.68, 43,209.02 and 17,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,309.68, 43,209.02 and 17,163.12 is: 23,686.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,309.68 : 43,209.02 = 17,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,309.68/43,209.02 = 17,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,309.68x = 43,209.02 × 17,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,309.68x = 741,601,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,601,595.34/31,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.02

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