Mr$.$ Husker$$s Tuxedos Corp. ended the year $2021$ with an average collection period of $40$ days. The firm$$s credit sales for $2021$ were $$56\mathrm{.}9$ million.

What is the year$-$end $2021$ balance in accounts receivable for Mr$.$ Husker$$s Tuxedos? $($Enter your answer in dollars not in millions.$)$