The most recent financial statements for Heine, Inc., are shown here:

Income Statement		Balance Sheet
Sales	$	23,600		Assets	$	54,300		Debt	$	20,300
Costs		14,600						Equity		34,000
Taxable income	$	9,000		Total	$	54,300		Total	$	54,300
Taxes (40%)		3,600
Net income	$	5,400

Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. A dividend of $2,500 was paid, and the company wishes to maintain a constant payout ratio. Next years sales are projected to be $26,904.

What is the external financing needed? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

External financing needed

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