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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,983.59, 98,975.58 and 16,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,983.59, 98,975.58 and 16,063.68 is: 24,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,983.59 : 98,975.58 = 16,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,983.59/98,975.58 = 16,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,983.59x = 98,975.58 × 16,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,983.59x = 1,589,912,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,912,044.93/65,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.57

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