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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,983.76, 98,974.25 and 16,064.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,983.76, 98,974.25 and 16,064.13 is: 24,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,983.76 : 98,974.25 = 16,064.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,983.76/98,974.25 = 16,064.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,983.76x = 98,974.25 × 16,064.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,983.76x = 1,589,935,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,935,218.65/65,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.86

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