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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,867.99, 98,802.23 and 15,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,867.99, 98,802.23 and 15,948 is: 23,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,867.99 : 98,802.23 = 15,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,867.99/98,802.23 = 15,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,867.99x = 98,802.23 × 15,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,867.99x = 1,575,697,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,697,884.30/65,867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.06

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