JEE Advance - Mathematics (1981 - No. 16)

Let A be the centre of the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - \,2x\,\, - 4y\, - 20 = 0\,$$. Suppose that the tangents at the points B (1, 7) and D (4. - 2) on the circle meet at the point C. Find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD.