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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,598.70, 32,317.25 and 15,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,598.70, 32,317.25 and 15,373.04 is: 23,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,598.70 : 32,317.25 = 15,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,598.70/32,317.25 = 15,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,598.70x = 32,317.25 × 15,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,598.70x = 496,814,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,814,138.49/21,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.04

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