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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,317.12, 39,079.68 and 16,987.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,317.12, 39,079.68 and 16,987.11 is: 23,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,317.12 : 39,079.68 = 16,987.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,317.12/39,079.68 = 16,987.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,317.12x = 39,079.68 × 16,987.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,317.12x = 663,850,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,850,822.92/28,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.44

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