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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,481.60, 98,222.40 and 16,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,481.60, 98,222.40 and 16,233.60 is: 24,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,481.60 : 98,222.40 = 16,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,481.60/98,222.40 = 16,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,481.60x = 98,222.40 × 16,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,481.60x = 1,594,503,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,503,152.64/65,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.40

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