Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,362, 98,043 and 16,114
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,362, 98,043 and 16,114 is: 24,171
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,362 : 98,043 = 16,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,362/98,043 = 16,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,362x = 98,043 × 16,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,362x = 1,579,864,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,864,902/65,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,171
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