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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,343, 98,014.98 and 16,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,343, 98,014.98 and 16,095 is: 24,142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,343 : 98,014.98 = 16,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,343/98,014.98 = 16,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,343x = 98,014.98 × 16,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,343x = 1,577,551,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,551,103.10/65,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.62

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