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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.73, 32,559.75 and 21,598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.73, 32,559.75 and 21,598.71 is: 29,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.73 : 32,559.75 = 21,598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.73/32,559.75 = 21,598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.73x = 32,559.75 × 21,598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.73x = 703,248,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,248,597.92/23,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.12

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