Answer
$$64 \ lb\cdot ft.$$
Work Step by Step
The force needed is $4 \ lb$. Hence, the work is given by ($W=Fd$):
$$(4 \ lb)(16 \ ft)=64 \ lb\cdot ft.$$
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