How do I find my administrator password?

I have just tried upgrading to OS X Maverick but st installation I ambeing asked for my administrator password.  where would I fins this?

Hi Alex-Zina,
If you are unable to remember your administrator password (or you have the password set as blank), you may find the following articles helpful:
OS X Mountain Lion: If you forget your login password
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11117
OS X Mavericks: Installer doesn't accept blank admin password
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5282
Regards,
- Brenden

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