I am including the correct answer to the following problem. However, doing the work I cannot get the same answer. I am off just by a couple decimal points but I still cannot find the error in my work. I would really appreciate it if someone can get the same answer and show me the process. Thank you in advance!

Consider the following recent financials for a Corporation:

Income Statement		Balance Sheet
Sales	72,429	Assets	178,884	Debt	44,955
Costs	43,457			Equity	133,929
EBIT	28,972
Taxes @ 38%	11,009	Total	178,884	Total	178,884
Net Income	17,963

Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. A dividend of $2,577 was paid, and the company wishes to maintain a constant payout ratio. Next years sales are projected to grow by 24%.

What is the external financing needed using the pro-forma approach?

23,853.90