8478

8478 is a natural number that follows 8477 and precedes 8479. In mathematics, it is an even and composite number. Its prime factorization is 2 × 3^3 × 157, which implies it has 16 positive divisors: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54, 157, 314, 471, 942, 1413, 2826, 4239, and 8478. The digit sum of 8478 is 27, making it divisible by 9 (8478 ÷ 9 = 942).

In base representations, 8478 has a few common notations: in hexadecimal it is 0x211E, and in octal it is 20436. In binary it can be represented as 10000100011110, a 14-bit form that reflects its factorization and evenness.

Beyond its properties as a number, 8478 may appear in various cataloging or identification contexts such as model numbers, serial codes, or inventory identifiers. There is no widely recognized mathematical constant, theorem, or named entity specifically associated with the number 8478.

Overall, 8478 is primarily notable as a composite integer with a straightforward prime factorization and standard base representations, serving as a representative example of an even, non-prime natural number.