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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.82, 22,979.51 and 9,199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.82, 22,979.51 and 9,199.82 is: 12,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.82 : 22,979.51 = 9,199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.82/22,979.51 = 9,199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.82x = 22,979.51 × 9,199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.82x = 211,407,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,407,194.79/16,651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.74

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