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Investment In Unconsolidated Entity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment carrying value | $ 4,147,008 | $ 3,253,950
Greg Stemm [Member] |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment carrying value | $ 4,147,008 | $ 3,253,950

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