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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,703, 65,554.68 and 16,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,703, 65,554.68 and 16,001 is: 24,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,703 : 65,554.68 = 16,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,703/65,554.68 = 16,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,703x = 65,554.68 × 16,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,703x = 1,048,940,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,940,434.68/43,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.57

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