Problem $3-3$ Asset Management Ratios $($LG$3-2)$

Mr$.$ Husker$$s Tuxedos Corporation ended the year with an average collection period of $34$ days. The firm$$s credit sales were $$55\mathrm{.}9$ million.

What is the year$-$end balance in accounts receivable for Mr$.$ Husker$$s Tuxedos?

Note: Enter your answer in dollars not in millions. Use $365$ days a year.