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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,355, 98,032.50 and 16,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,355, 98,032.50 and 16,107 is: 24,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,355 : 98,032.50 = 16,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,355/98,032.50 = 16,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,355x = 98,032.50 × 16,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,355x = 1,579,009,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,009,477.50/65,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.50

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