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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,544, 98,316.36 and 16,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,544, 98,316.36 and 16,296 is: 24,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,544 : 98,316.36 = 16,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,544/98,316.36 = 16,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,544x = 98,316.36 × 16,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,544x = 1,602,163,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,163,402.56/65,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.09

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