Since the population of Mojave has increased three times the number it was a decade ago, there are 3*4000 = <<3*4000=12000>>12000 people in Mojave now.

It's predicted that the population will increase by 40/100*12000 = <<40/100*12000=4800>>4800 people after five years.

This means there will be 12000+4800 = <<12000+4800=16800>>16800 people living in Mojave in five years.

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The population of Mojave was 4000 a decade ago. If the town's population has increased three times, and the population analysis firm predicts that it will increase by 40% after five years, how many people will be in Mojave in five years?
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The population of Mojave was 4000 a decade ago. If the town's population has increased three times, and the population analysis firm predicts that it will increase by 40% after five years, how many people will be in Mojave in five years?
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