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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,309.40, 39,069.15 and 16,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,309.40, 39,069.15 and 16,979.33 is: 23,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,309.40 : 39,069.15 = 16,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,309.40/39,069.15 = 16,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,309.40x = 39,069.15 × 16,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,309.40x = 663,367,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,367,990.67/28,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,432.78

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