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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.52, 22,979.08 and 9,199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.52, 22,979.08 and 9,199.52 is: 12,695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.52 : 22,979.08 = 9,199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.52/22,979.08 = 9,199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.52x = 22,979.08 × 9,199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.52x = 211,396,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,396,506.04/16,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.33

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