Jeremiah Wood wants to set up a fund to pay for his daughter's education. In order to pay her expenses, he will need $25,000 in four years, $26,000 in five years, $27,900 in six years, and $29,800 in seven years. If he can put money into a fund that pays 5 percent interest, what lump-sum payment must Jeremiah place in the fund today to meet his college funding goals? Round the answer to the nearest cent. Round PV-factor to three decimal places. $______.

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