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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.81, 23,193.33 and 10,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.81, 23,193.33 and 10,004.47 is: 13,802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.81 : 23,193.33 = 10,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.81/23,193.33 = 10,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.81x = 23,193.33 × 10,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.81x = 232,036,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,036,858.22/16,811.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.02

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