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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.43, 23,237.10 and 13,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.43, 23,237.10 and 13,047.03 is: 18,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.43 : 23,237.10 = 13,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.43/23,237.10 = 13,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.43x = 23,237.10 × 13,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.43x = 303,175,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,175,140.81/16,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.37

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