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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 19.16 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 19.16 and 12.47 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 19.16 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/19.16 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 19.16 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.77/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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