Answer
${{\$}} 12,910.62$
Work Step by Step
The present value $P$ of $A$ dollars to be received after $t$ years,
assuming a per annum interest rate $r$
compounded continuously, is $P=Ae^{-rt}$
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$P=15,000e^{(-0.05)(3)}\approx{{\$}} 12,910.62$