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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,854.95, 35,807.27 and 17,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,854.95, 35,807.27 and 17,622 is: 26,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,854.95 : 35,807.27 = 17,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,854.95/35,807.27 = 17,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,854.95x = 35,807.27 × 17,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,854.95x = 630,995,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,995,623.83/23,854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,451.35

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