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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,316, 97,974.48 and 16,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,316, 97,974.48 and 16,068 is: 24,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,316 : 97,974.48 = 16,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,316/97,974.48 = 16,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,316x = 97,974.48 × 16,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,316x = 1,574,253,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,253,944.64/65,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.12

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