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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,467.97, 43,425.21 and 17,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,467.97, 43,425.21 and 17,320.96 is: 23,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,467.97 : 43,425.21 = 17,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,467.97/43,425.21 = 17,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,467.97x = 43,425.21 × 17,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,467.97x = 752,166,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,166,325.40/31,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.60

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