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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,524.20, 98,286.30 and 16,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,524.20, 98,286.30 and 16,276.20 is: 24,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,524.20 : 98,286.30 = 16,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,524.20/98,286.30 = 16,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,524.20x = 98,286.30 × 16,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,524.20x = 1,599,727,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,727,476.06/65,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.30

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