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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,315.41, 43,215.21 and 17,169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,315.41, 43,215.21 and 17,169.17 is: 23,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,315.41 : 43,215.21 = 17,169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,315.41/43,215.21 = 17,169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,315.41x = 43,215.21 × 17,169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,315.41x = 741,969,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,969,071.00/31,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,693.42

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