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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,926, 98,888.76 and 16,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,926, 98,888.76 and 16,006.06 is: 24,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,926 : 98,888.76 = 16,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,926/98,888.76 = 16,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,926x = 98,888.76 × 16,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,926x = 1,582,819,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,819,425.89/65,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.03

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