Geometry Problem 1536: Discover the Power of Midpoints: Solving for Missing Areas in Quadrilaterals

Given a quadrilateral ABCD with midpoints E and F on sides BC and AD, respectively, AE intersects BF at G, and DE intersects CF at H. If the area of triangle ABG is 9 and the area of the quadrilateral GEHF is 21, find the area of triangle CHD.

Geometry Problem 1536: Discover the Power of Midpoints: Solving for Missing Areas in Quadrilaterals

Problem 1536
Midpoints, lines meet,
Quadrilateral secrets,
Area revealed sweet.

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