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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.28, 39,022.08 and 16,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.28, 39,022.08 and 16,947.38 is: 23,385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.28 : 39,022.08 = 16,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.28/39,022.08 = 16,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.28x = 39,022.08 × 16,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.28x = 661,322,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,322,018.15/28,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,385.39

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