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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.02, 23,063.15 and 10,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.02, 23,063.15 and 10,002.33 is: 13,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.02 : 23,063.15 = 10,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.02/23,063.15 = 10,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.02x = 23,063.15 × 10,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.02x = 230,685,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,685,262.15/16,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.73

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