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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,865.76, 98,798.89 and 15,945.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,865.76, 98,798.89 and 15,945.77 is: 23,918.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,865.76 : 98,798.89 = 15,945.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,865.76/98,798.89 = 15,945.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,865.76x = 98,798.89 × 15,945.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,865.76x = 1,575,424,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,424,376.20/65,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.72

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