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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,924.52, 98,885.88 and 16,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,924.52, 98,885.88 and 16,005 is: 24,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,924.52 : 98,885.88 = 16,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,924.52/98,885.88 = 16,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,924.52x = 98,885.88 × 16,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,924.52x = 1,582,668,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,668,509.40/65,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.28

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