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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,514.68, 98,272.02 and 16,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,514.68, 98,272.02 and 16,266.68 is: 24,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,514.68 : 98,272.02 = 16,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,514.68/98,272.02 = 16,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,514.68x = 98,272.02 × 16,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,514.68x = 1,598,559,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,559,502.29/65,514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.02

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