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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,986.22, 98,979.52 and 16,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,986.22, 98,979.52 and 16,066.31 is: 24,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,986.22 : 98,979.52 = 16,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,986.22/98,979.52 = 16,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,986.22x = 98,979.52 × 16,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,986.22x = 1,590,235,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,235,116.91/65,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.50

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