In a given quarter, a company buys inventories from suppliers in an amount equal to 30% of the following quarter's forecasted sales. Sales of the first quarter are projected to be $39,750. The company has a payables period of 120 days. Sales of the second quarter are projected to increase at 30.60% from the first, while sales of the third quarter are projected to increase at 10.80% from the second. Assuming a quarter of 90 days, what is total cash payment made in the third quarter for inventory purchases? $15,861 $16,278 $16,695 $17,113 $17,530