14221

14221 is a number that falls between 14220 and 14222 in the sequence of natural numbers. It is an odd number, as it cannot be evenly divided by 2. In the decimal system, it is written as "fourteen thousand, two hundred twenty-one." In Roman numerals, it is represented as XIVCCXXI.

The number 14221 has some interesting mathematical properties. For instance, it is a composite number, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself. Its prime factorization is 11 x 1293, indicating that it is the product of these two prime numbers. Additionally, 14221 is a palindromic number in the binary system, as it reads the same backward as forward (111000000001111).

In recreational mathematics, 14221 is known for being the smallest number that can be expressed as the sum of two cubes in two different ways: 14221 = 21^3 + 1^3 = 20^3 + 11^3. This property makes it an example of a taxicab number, a concept introduced by the mathematician G.H. Hardy.

The number 14221 does not hold any significant historical or cultural importance, as it is not associated with any notable events, discoveries, or figures. However, its mathematical properties make it an intriguing subject for those interested in number theory and recreational mathematics.