Egrane, Incorporated's monthly bank statement showed the ending balance of cash of $$20,000.$ The bank reconciliation for the period showed an adjustment for a deposit in transit of $$2,250,$ outstanding checks of $$3,500,$ an NSF check of $$2,200,$ bank service charges of $$105$ and the EFT from a customer in payment of the customer's account of $$3,000.$

What was the cash balance on the Egrane's books $($before the adjustments for items on the bank reconciliation$)?$