The number of bacteria in a certain population is predicted to increase according to a continuous exponential growth model, at a relative rate of 15% per hour. Suppose that a sample culture has an initial population of 18 bacteria. Find the population predicted after three hours, according to the model. Round to the nearest tenth.
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