Table:
|  |  | Fiscal Year |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Balance - beginning of year | $6,795 | $9,410 | $3,279 |
| Provision, net | 11,989 | 15,465 | 29,512 |
| Charge-offs | (13,737) | (18,080) | (23,381) |
| Balance - end of year | $5,047 | 6,795 | 9,410 |
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7. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES ALLOWANCES
Summarized below is the activity in our accounts receivable allowances including compensation credits and doubtful accounts as follows (in thousands):
The balances at the end of fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017 are comprised primarily of compensation credits of $4.5 million, $6.3 million and $8.9 million, respectively.
Question:
What was the average Provision, net for 2017-2019?
Answer: (11989 + 15465 + 29512) / 3 = 18988.67