Some of the applications on my computer were downloaded by a different Apple ID so I am unable to update them. Is there a way to look up who originally purchased them?

I'm sorry if this doesn't make very much sense but it's an incredibly aggravating issue.
My computer was purchased by a separate account with iPhoto, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and other additional applications already installed. I have been trying to figure out which account it is by checking old e-mails, trying different account names, and more. I was wondering if there was a way I could see what account purchased my computer/applications in the first place - like some kind of purchase history based on the serial number of Mac or the applications having some way to retreive that information. But I can't seem to do it on my own. Any recommendations? I really don't want to delete and repurchase all of the applications. Not only that, but my iPhoto is unable to open due to my recent update to the OSX Mavericks, and I don't want to lose those photos! 
Thanks so much!

You can't merge accounts. But you can check your purchase history:
iTunes Store & Mac App Store: Seeing your purchase history and order numbers
          http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2727
Also, what may seem stupid to you... may be a protection of privacy to others.

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