An investment product promises to pay $$53,000$ at the end of $10$ years. If an investor feels this investment should produce a rate of return of $9\%,$ compounded annually, what's the most the investor should be willing to pay for the investment?

Note: Use tables, Excel, or a financial calculator. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.

$$22,388$

$$125,470$

$$53,000$

$$24,403$