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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,526.64, 98,289.94 and 16,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,526.64, 98,289.94 and 16,278.64 is: 24,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,526.64 : 98,289.94 = 16,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,526.64/98,289.94 = 16,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,526.64x = 98,289.94 × 16,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,526.64x = 1,600,026,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,026,548.88/65,526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,417.96

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