Lisa, a researcher at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is studying the growth of bacteria. She starts her experiment with 77 bacteria that grow at a rate of 21% per hour. She will check on the bacteria every 11 hours. How many bacteria will she find in 11 hours? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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