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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,312.83, 43,211.70 and 17,165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,312.83, 43,211.70 and 17,165.67 is: 23,688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,312.83 : 43,211.70 = 17,165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,312.83/43,211.70 = 17,165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,312.83x = 43,211.70 × 17,165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,312.83x = 741,757,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,757,911.64/31,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,688.63

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