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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,533.93, 43,516.83 and 17,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,533.93, 43,516.83 and 17,386.77 is: 23,993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,533.93 : 43,516.83 = 17,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,533.93/43,516.83 = 17,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,533.93x = 43,516.83 × 17,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,533.93x = 756,617,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,617,342.73/31,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,993.75

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