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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.84, 22,979.28 and 9,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.84, 22,979.28 and 9,098.08 is: 12,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.84 : 22,979.28 = 9,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.84/22,979.28 = 9,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.84x = 22,979.28 × 9,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.84x = 209,067,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,067,327.78/16,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.21

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