Dewey Sykes plans to open a business in eight years when he retires. How much must he invest today to have $$15,000$ when he retires if the bank pays $5\%$ annually, compounded semiannually?

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Dewey Sykes must invest $ $.($Round to the nearest cent as needed.$)$