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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.30, 23,192.64 and 10,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.30, 23,192.64 and 10,003.97 is: 13,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.30 : 23,192.64 = 10,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.30/23,192.64 = 10,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.30x = 23,192.64 × 10,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.30x = 232,018,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,018,358.82/16,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.33

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