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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,983.61, 98,974.46 and 16,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,983.61, 98,974.46 and 16,063.82 is: 24,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,983.61 : 98,974.46 = 16,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,983.61/98,974.46 = 16,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,983.61x = 98,974.46 × 16,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,983.61x = 1,589,907,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,907,736.12/65,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.49

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