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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,984.64, 98,977.06 and 16,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,984.64, 98,977.06 and 16,064.76 is: 24,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,984.64 : 98,977.06 = 16,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,984.64/98,977.06 = 16,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,984.64x = 98,977.06 × 16,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,984.64x = 1,590,042,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,042,714.41/65,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.16

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