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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,984.56, 98,976.87 and 16,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,984.56, 98,976.87 and 16,064.66 is: 24,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,984.56 : 98,976.87 = 16,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,984.56/98,976.87 = 16,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,984.56x = 98,976.87 × 16,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,984.56x = 1,590,030,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,030,011.86/65,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.00

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