Phillip Camera Store had a retained earnings balance of $$15,000$ on January $1,20$XX$.$ For the year $20$XX$,$ sales were $$840,000$ and expenses were $$330,000.$ The company declared and paid cash dividends of $$22,000$ during the year $20$XX$.$ What was the ending retained earnings on the balance sheet for Phillip Camera Store at December $31,20$XX$?$