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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,305.11, 39,051.09 and 16,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,305.11, 39,051.09 and 16,978.28 is: 23,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,305.11 : 39,051.09 = 16,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,305.11/39,051.09 = 16,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,305.11x = 39,051.09 × 16,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,305.11x = 663,020,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,020,187.52/28,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.04

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