Basis of Presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements - Basis of consolidation and business combinations (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
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Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, measurement period	1 year

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed measurement period.

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