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The stockholders equity of Diakovsky Company at the beginning and end of 20X9 totaled $15,000 and $20,000, respectively. Assets at the beginning of 20X9 were $27,000. If the liabilities of Diakovsky Company increased by $9,000 in 20X9, how much were total assets at the end of 20X9? Use the accounting equation.