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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,503, 98,254.50 and 16,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,503, 98,254.50 and 16,255 is: 24,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,503 : 98,254.50 = 16,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,503/98,254.50 = 16,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,503x = 98,254.50 × 16,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,503x = 1,597,126,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,126,897.50/65,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.50

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