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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.42, 22,979.50 and 9,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.42, 22,979.50 and 9,098.44 is: 12,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.42 : 22,979.50 = 9,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.42/22,979.50 = 9,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.42x = 22,979.50 × 9,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.42x = 209,077,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077,601.98/16,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.14

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