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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,996.66, 98,993.49 and 16,077.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,996.66, 98,993.49 and 16,077.02 is: 24,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,996.66 : 98,993.49 = 16,077.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,996.66/98,993.49 = 16,077.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,996.66x = 98,993.49 × 16,077.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,996.66x = 1,591,520,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,520,318.60/65,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.16

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