Three resistors rated at 17 kΩ, 24 kΩ, and 4.7 kΩ are connected in parallel in a circuit.  What is the equivalent resistance (in kΩ) of this combination of resistors [round your final answer to one decimal place]?

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Three resistors rated at 17 kΩ, 24 kΩ, and 4.7 kΩ are connected in parallel in a circuit.  What is the equivalent resistance (in kΩ) of this combination of resistors [round your final answer to one decimal place]? 

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