Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,384, 98,076 and 16,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,384, 98,076 and 16,136 is: 24,204
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,384 : 98,076 = 16,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,384/98,076 = 16,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,384x = 98,076 × 16,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,384x = 1,582,554,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,582,554,336/65,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,204
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