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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,569.19, 43,565.73 and 17,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,569.19, 43,565.73 and 17,229.13 is: 23,776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,569.19 : 43,565.73 = 17,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,569.19/43,565.73 = 17,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,569.19x = 43,565.73 × 17,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,569.19x = 750,599,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,599,516.80/31,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,776.33

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