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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.24, 22,979.40 and 9,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.24, 22,979.40 and 9,199.76 is: 12,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.24 : 22,979.40 = 9,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.24/22,979.40 = 9,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.24x = 22,979.40 × 9,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.24x = 211,404,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,404,964.94/16,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.29

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