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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.40, 35,441.10 and 17,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.40, 35,441.10 and 17,795.40 is: 26,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.40 : 35,441.10 = 17,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.40/35,441.10 = 17,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.40x = 35,441.10 × 17,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.40x = 630,688,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,688,550.94/23,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.10

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