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Adjust this formula to count the first 3 columns rather than the last 3?

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    Adjust this formula to count the first 3 columns rather than the last 3?

    Ok, so I found this formula online, and have adjusted it to fit my needs and it works generally.

    =AVERAGE(INDEX(L6:FZ6,LARGE(IF(L6:FZ6<>"",COLUMN(L6:FZ6)-COLUMN(L6)+1),3)):FZ6)

    However, the formula calculates the average of the LAST 3 non-blank columns. I would like the formula to calculate the average of the FIRST 3 non-blank columns starting with column L. Any ideas?

    Thank you all in advance.

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    Re: Adjust this formula to count the first 3 columns rather than the last 3?

    Without seeing how your data is setup, what does this return?

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    Re: Adjust this formula to count the first 3 columns rather than the last 3?

    Quote Originally Posted by mcmahobt View Post
    Without seeing how your data is setup, what does this return?

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    It seems like it is taking the average of the LAST 4 non-blank cells for some reason?

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    Re: Adjust this formula to count the first 3 columns rather than the last 3?

    Try this, entered with CSE:

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    Re: Adjust this formula to count the first 3 columns rather than the last 3?

    Quote Originally Posted by mcmahobt View Post
    Try this, entered with CSE:

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    Nailed it. Greatly appreciate the help!

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