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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,541, 98,311.86 and 16,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,541, 98,311.86 and 16,293 is: 24,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,541 : 98,311.86 = 16,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,541/98,311.86 = 16,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,541x = 98,311.86 × 16,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,541x = 1,601,795,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,795,134.98/65,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,439.59

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