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Fair Value Measurements - Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value (Details) - Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) - Measurement Input, Option Volatility | Mar. 31, 2022
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Second quarter 2022 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.47
Second quarter 2022 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.73
Second quarter 2022 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.57
Third quarter 2022 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.47
Third quarter 2022 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.67
Third quarter 2022 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.54
Fourth quarter 2022 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.42
Fourth quarter 2022 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.59
Fourth quarter 2022 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.49
2023 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.32
2023 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.51
2023 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.43
2024 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.27
2024 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.42
2024 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Derivative asset, measurement input (in years) | 0.33

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