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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,984.61, 98,975.96 and 16,064.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,984.61, 98,975.96 and 16,064.82 is: 24,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,984.61 : 98,975.96 = 16,064.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,984.61/98,975.96 = 16,064.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,984.61x = 98,975.96 × 16,064.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,984.61x = 1,590,030,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,030,981.73/65,984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.00

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