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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,996.43, 98,994.69 and 16,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,996.43, 98,994.69 and 16,076.25 is: 24,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,996.43 : 98,994.69 = 16,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,996.43/98,994.69 = 16,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,996.43x = 98,994.69 × 16,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,996.43x = 1,591,463,385.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,463,385.11/65,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.39

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