curtain co. paid dividends of $14,000, $21,000, and $22,000 during year 1, year 2, and year 3, respectively. the company had 2,500 shares of 7.5%, $100 par value preferred stock outstanding that paid a cumulative dividend. what is the total amount of dividends paid to common shareholders during year 3? $750 $18,750 $7,000 $4,750 none of the above.