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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,978.04, 39,991.92 and 16,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,978.04, 39,991.92 and 16,404.68 is: 22,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,978.04 : 39,991.92 = 16,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,978.04/39,991.92 = 16,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,978.04x = 39,991.92 × 16,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,978.04x = 656,054,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,054,650.19/28,978.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.72

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