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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,588.73, 32,348.98 and 16,298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,588.73, 32,348.98 and 16,298.71 is: 24,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,588.73 : 32,348.98 = 16,298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,588.73/32,348.98 = 16,298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,588.73x = 32,348.98 × 16,298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,588.73x = 527,246,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,246,400.58/21,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.30

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