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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.58, 98,966.57 and 16,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.58, 98,966.57 and 16,057.68 is: 24,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.58 : 98,966.57 = 16,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.58/98,966.57 = 16,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.58x = 98,966.57 × 16,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.58x = 1,589,173,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,173,431.47/65,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.57

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