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A k-almost prime number is defined as a positive integer with exactly k prime factors that are not necessarily distinct. The third smallest 4-almost prime number, less the fourth smallest 3-almost prime number is
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 16
(D) 24
(E) 28