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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,916.49, 98,873.91 and 15,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,916.49, 98,873.91 and 15,997 is: 23,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,916.49 : 98,873.91 = 15,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,916.49/98,873.91 = 15,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,916.49x = 98,873.91 × 15,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,916.49x = 1,581,685,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,685,938.27/65,916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.30

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