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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,512.07, 98,268.10 and 16,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,512.07, 98,268.10 and 16,264.07 is: 24,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,512.07 : 98,268.10 = 16,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,512.07/98,268.10 = 16,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,512.07x = 98,268.10 × 16,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,512.07x = 1,598,238,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,238,684.51/65,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.10

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