The bank statement of Elias Inc., showed an ending balance of $$24,000.$ Items appearing in the bank reconciliation included: outstanding checks, $$1,500$; deposits in transit, $$3,000$; bank service charges, $$150$; and ABC Inc's $$750$ check erroneously deducted from Elias's bank account by the bank. What is the correct cash balance at the end of the month?