A$-$Z Technologies, a manufacturer of amplified pressure transducers, is trying to decide between a dual$-$speed and a variable$-$speed machine. The engineers are not sure about the salvage value of the variable$-$speed machine, so they have asked several different used$-$equipment dealers for estimates. The results can be summarized as follows: there is a $35\%$ chance of getting $$18,000$; a $41\%$ chance of getting $$27,000$; and a $13\%$ chance of getting $$41,000.$ Also, there is an $11\%$ chance that the company may have to pay $$9,000$ to dispose of the equipment. Calculate the expected salvage value.

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