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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,546.73, 43,533.90 and 17,206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,546.73, 43,533.90 and 17,206.67 is: 23,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,546.73 : 43,533.90 = 17,206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,546.73/43,533.90 = 17,206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,546.73x = 43,533.90 × 17,206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,546.73x = 749,073,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,073,451.11/31,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.88

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