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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.97, 32,546.30 and 21,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.97, 32,546.30 and 21,588.96 is: 29,795.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.97 : 32,546.30 = 21,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.97/32,546.30 = 21,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.97x = 32,546.30 × 21,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.97x = 702,640,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,640,660.90/23,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,795.68

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