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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.95, 35,808.77 and 17,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.95, 35,808.77 and 17,623 is: 26,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.95 : 35,808.77 = 17,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.95/35,808.77 = 17,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.95x = 35,808.77 × 17,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.95x = 631,057,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,057,953.71/23,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.85

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