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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,466.97, 43,423.83 and 17,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,466.97, 43,423.83 and 17,319.96 is: 23,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,466.97 : 43,423.83 = 17,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,466.97/43,423.83 = 17,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,466.97x = 43,423.83 × 17,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,466.97x = 752,098,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,098,998.65/31,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.22

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