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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,984.56, 98,975.42 and 16,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,984.56, 98,975.42 and 16,064.92 is: 24,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,984.56 : 98,975.42 = 16,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,984.56/98,975.42 = 16,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,984.56x = 98,975.42 × 16,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,984.56x = 1,590,032,204.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,032,204.27/65,984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.03

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