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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.26, 23,063.51 and 10,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.26, 23,063.51 and 10,002.58 is: 13,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.26 : 23,063.51 = 10,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.26/23,063.51 = 10,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.26x = 23,063.51 × 10,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.26x = 230,694,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,694,603.86/16,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.09

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