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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651, 22,979.84 and 9,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651, 22,979.84 and 9,200.44 is: 12,697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651 : 22,979.84 = 9,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651/22,979.84 = 9,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651x = 22,979.84 × 9,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651x = 211,424,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,424,639.13/16,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.41

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