Need to lookup a value, meet horizontal criteria, return header

laycenew

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Hi, I'm trying to lookup a value in a named table (Zoo), then search horizontally for the first match or if there is no match, the next greater number, and return the header.

Values in the columns will always increase from left to right.

Example:
Sam
7
Result: monkey

Example:
Sue
9
Result: cat


dogcatbirdhorsemonkeylizard
bob2225812
joe127132021
sam1444811
joy5810101317
sue6999921

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Can someone please provide a solution? ANY kind of solution or workaround is appreciated.

I've been able to Google my answers for years, but this is the first time I've ever had to ask for help! Thanks in advance...

Layce
 

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Supposing your table starts in A1 try =INDEX($B$1:$G$1,MATCH(TRUE,INDEX($B$2:$F$6,MATCH(K1,$A$2:$A$6,0),)>=K2,0))
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K1 contains the name and K2 the number ( adapt as needed)
 
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