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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,982.78, 98,972.73 and 16,063.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,982.78, 98,972.73 and 16,063.11 is: 24,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,982.78 : 98,972.73 = 16,063.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,982.78/98,972.73 = 16,063.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,982.78x = 98,972.73 × 16,063.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,982.78x = 1,589,809,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,809,848.99/65,982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,094.31

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