v2.4.1.9
Fair Value of Short Term and Long Term Debt Excluding Capital Leases (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Short- and long-term debt $ 113,271us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations $ 93,591us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure | Excluding Capital Leases    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Short- and long-term debt 112,755us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
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93,298us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations
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Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Excluding Capital Leases    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Short- and long-term debt $ 126,549us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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$ 103,527us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFairValue
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