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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
3.750% Senior Secured Notes
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.75%	3.75%	3.75%
3.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2031
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.00%	3.00%	3.00%
2.250% Senior Secured Notes
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.25%	2.25%	2.25%
5.500% Senior Notes due 2026
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.50%	5.50%	5.50%
3.625% Senior Secured Notes
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.625%	3.625%	3.625%

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