On December 31, 2023, Contreras Corp. has 1,500 shares outstanding of $20 par value 6% preferred stock and 3,000 shares outstanding of $30 par value common stock.  The company did not pay out dividends in 2021 and 2022. As of December 31, 2023, the company will distribute $110,000 in dividends.  Contreras began operations January 1, 2021. How much will the preferred stockholders receive if the preferred stock is cumulative and fully participating. (round calculations to 4 decimal places)

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On December 31, 2023, Contreras Corp. has 1,500 shares outstanding of $20 par value 6% preferred stock and 3,000 shares outstanding of $30 par value common stock.  The company did not pay out dividends in 2021 and 2022. As of December 31, 2023, the company will distribute $110,000 in dividends.  Contreras began operations January 1, 2021.

How much will the preferred stockholders receive if the preferred stock is cumulative and fully participating. (round calculations to 4 decimal places)

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