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[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

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You should strictly follow the format below:

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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In acute triangle \( ABC \), \( M \) and \( N \) are the midpoints of sides \( AB \) and \( BC \), respectively. The tangents to the circumcircle of triangle \( BMN \) at \( M \) and \( N \) meet at \( P \). Suppose that \( AP \) is parallel to \( BC \), \( AP = 9 \), and \( PN = 15 \). Find \( AC \).

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