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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,569.67, 32,351.73 and 16,031.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,569.67, 32,351.73 and 16,031.09 is: 24,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,569.67 : 32,351.73 = 16,031.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,569.67/32,351.73 = 16,031.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,569.67x = 32,351.73 × 16,031.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,569.67x = 518,633,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,633,333.53/21,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.57

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