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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,869.41, 98,804.39 and 15,949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,869.41, 98,804.39 and 15,949.45 is: 23,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,869.41 : 98,804.39 = 15,949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,869.41/98,804.39 = 15,949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,869.41x = 98,804.39 × 15,949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,869.41x = 1,575,875,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,875,351.33/65,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.24

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