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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.26, 22,978.62 and 9,199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.26, 22,978.62 and 9,199.26 is: 12,694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.26 : 22,978.62 = 9,199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.26/22,978.62 = 9,199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.26x = 22,978.62 × 9,199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.26x = 211,386,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,386,299.82/16,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.91

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