Ajob pays a salary of $20,000 the first year. During the next 13 years, the salary increases by 8% each year. What is the total lifetime salary over the 14-year period? The total lifetime salary is approximately S (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest dollar as needed.)

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Ajob pays a salary of $20,000 the first year. During the next 13 years, the salary increases by 8% each year. What is the total lifetime salary over the 14-year period?
The total lifetime salary is approximately S
(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest dollar as needed.)
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