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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.84, 98,966.94 and 16,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.84, 98,966.94 and 16,057.93 is: 24,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.84 : 98,966.94 = 16,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.84/98,966.94 = 16,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.84x = 98,966.94 × 16,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.84x = 1,589,204,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,204,194.83/65,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.94

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