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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,483.53, 43,447.32 and 17,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,483.53, 43,447.32 and 17,336.43 is: 23,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,483.53 : 43,447.32 = 17,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,483.53/43,447.32 = 17,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,483.53x = 43,447.32 × 17,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,483.53x = 753,221,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,221,421.87/31,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.30

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