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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,535.14, 98,302.78 and 16,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,535.14, 98,302.78 and 16,287.14 is: 24,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,535.14 : 98,302.78 = 16,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,535.14/98,302.78 = 16,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,535.14x = 98,302.78 × 16,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,535.14x = 1,601,071,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,071,140.25/65,535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.73

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