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Performance Bike.co has determined that the proper balance for the allowance for doubtful account at December is $372000. Assume that the allowance doubtful account for the performance Bike.CO had a debit balance of $28400 as of December 31.
Journalize the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts of December 31.
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