Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,612, 98,418 and 16,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,612, 98,418 and 16,364 is: 24,546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,612 : 98,418 = 16,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,612/98,418 = 16,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,612x = 98,418 × 16,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,612x = 1,610,512,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,610,512,152/65,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,546
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