Air-USA has a policy of booking as many as 26 persons on an airplane that can seat only 22. (Past studies have revealed that only 85% of the booked passengers actually arrive for the flight.) Find the probability that if Air-USA books 26 persons, not enough seats will be available. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.

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