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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.95, 23,193.53 and 10,004.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.95, 23,193.53 and 10,004.61 is: 13,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.95 : 23,193.53 = 10,004.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.95/23,193.53 = 10,004.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.95x = 23,193.53 × 10,004.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.95x = 232,042,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,042,222.17/16,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.22

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