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Point $P$ lies on the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{20} = 1$. Let $F_1$ and $F_2$ be the foci of the hyperbola. Given that the distance from $P$ to $F_1$ is 9, find the distance from $P$ to $F_2$.

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