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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,985.06, 98,977.77 and 16,065.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,985.06, 98,977.77 and 16,065.11 is: 24,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,985.06 : 98,977.77 = 16,065.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,985.06/98,977.77 = 16,065.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,985.06x = 98,977.77 × 16,065.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,985.06x = 1,590,088,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,088,776.86/65,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.71

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