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A construction company will be penalized for its bridge construction delays. The penalty is set at 4,000 for the first day and shall be subjected to a 1,000 increase for each succeeding day. The company can afford a maximum payment of 165,000 for a penalty. Find the maximum number of days by which the completion of work can be delayed.
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