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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,533.14, 98,299.77 and 16,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,533.14, 98,299.77 and 16,285.14 is: 24,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,533.14 : 98,299.77 = 16,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,533.14/98,299.77 = 16,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,533.14x = 98,299.77 × 16,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,533.14x = 1,600,825,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,825,516.42/65,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.72

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