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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,524.59, 43,503.40 and 17,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,524.59, 43,503.40 and 17,184.58 is: 23,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,524.59 : 43,503.40 = 17,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,524.59/43,503.40 = 17,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,524.59x = 43,503.40 × 17,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,524.59x = 747,587,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,587,657.57/31,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.43

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