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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,341.68, 98,012.52 and 16,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,341.68, 98,012.52 and 16,093.68 is: 24,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,341.68 : 98,012.52 = 16,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,341.68/98,012.52 = 16,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,341.68x = 98,012.52 × 16,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,341.68x = 1,577,382,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,382,132.87/65,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.52

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