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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.70, 32,559.78 and 21,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.70, 32,559.78 and 21,598.74 is: 29,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.70 : 32,559.78 = 21,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.70/32,559.78 = 21,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.70x = 32,559.78 × 21,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.70x = 703,250,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,250,222.68/23,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.22

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