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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.94, 22,979.76 and 9,098.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.94, 22,979.76 and 9,098.42 is: 12,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.94 : 22,979.76 = 9,098.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.94/22,979.76 = 9,098.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.94x = 22,979.76 × 9,098.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.94x = 209,079,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,079,507.98/16,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.86

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